Disclaimer: TEMS PTO is not responsible for the activities or events of outside organizations. Local community organizations that primarily serve TEMS students may submit a request to have information posted in the Community Links section of the PTO Blast by sending an email to temspto@gmail.com

The PTO is looking for an 8th grade parent to chair 8th Grade Recognition which takes place on the last day of school. Many volunteers are already on the committee, we just need a chairperson to coordinate this wonderful event. If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to Tricia Jennings (tjennings99@verizon.net) or Renee Del Viscio (renee.delviscio@comcast.net).

Education Committee Recommends Moving Forward with Next Steps on School Start Time Option

One of the District's goals for the 2018-2019 school year is to assess the impact of potential strategies for addressing adolescent sleep needs, including the implications for school start times. The School Board Education Committee met on February 14, 2019 to continue its discussion on adjusting school start times. The Committee recommended moving forward with next steps on one option that would adjust school start times beginning in August 2019. The next phase in the process includes gathering feedback to assess the impact of the proposed change on students, parents and staff.

Option for new school start and end times for the 2019-2020 school year

High School: 7:50 AM - 2:50 PM

Middle Schools: 8:27 AM - 3:10 PM

Elementary Schools: 9:10 AM - 3:45 PM

Current start and end times

High School: 7:20 AM - 2:20 PM

Middle Schools: 7:50 AM - 2:33 PM

Elementary Schools: 8:45 AM - 3:20 PM

There will be a public presentation and priority discussion on the school start time option at the February 25, 2019 Regular School Board Meeting. No vote will be taken at the meeting. Additional information about next steps and opportunities for members of the school community to provide feedback on school start times will be shared in the coming weeks. Parents, students and staff members may also submit feedback on school start times by email at starttimes@tesd.net. For additional resources on adolescent sleep and later school start times, visit www.tesd.net/starttimes and select "Resources" on the left side of the page.

7/8 Spring Sports Information

All students who wish to play Spring Sports must submit PIAA Forms.

If your child has participated in a Fall or Winter sport in 2018-19, only a Re-certification
form is needed.

If the Spring season will be the first time your student participates in a sport, a PIAA Comprehensive Initial

The TEMS 2019 yearbook is on sale now. There are 2 easy ways to purchase. Order online at www.jostens.com or

in-school orders can be placed by check (ONLY) with Mrs. Matilla in room 106. Cost is only $27.50 through 2/28/19.

After that, the price increases, so get your copy today!!

IMPORTANT Information from the School Nurse:

-Please continue to check your student's head for lice.

-6
th grade Physical exams are due to the Nurse. If you are scheduling an appointment now, please request that Tdap & MCV vaccines be administered as they are required
PRIOR to the first day of 7
th grade.

-7
th grade dental exams are due to the Nurse. Please schedule a dental appointment ASAP if necessary.